Addressing the interaction between food insecurity, depression risk and informal work: findings of a cross-sectional survey among informal women workers with young children in South Africa

Addressing the interaction between food insecurity, depression risk and informal work: findings of a cross-sectional survey among informal women workers with young children in South Africa

Abstract Background There is a high burden of depression globally, including in South Africa. Maternal depression is associated with poverty, unstable income, food insecurity, and lack of partner support, and may lead to poor outcomes for mothers and children. In South Africa one-third of working wo...

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Main Authors: Horwood Christiane, Haskins Lyn, Hinton Rachael, Connolly Catherine, Luthuli Silondile, Rollins Nigel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Working women
Informal economy
Antenatal depression
Postnatal depression
Food insecurity
Maternal health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-020-01147-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-020-01147-7

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